Join a Team That Builds the Future of Computing

At IBM’s largest European R&D site in Böblingen/Ehningen, Germany, innovation is a team effort. With 1,300 employees and around 200 engineers in our hardware development team, we’re shaping the future of computing — together.

We design the core components behind IBM Z, IBM POWER, and Quantum systems — technologies that power cloud computing, AI, big data, and more. What sets us apart is how we work: across borders, disciplines, and ideas. You’ll collaborate daily with colleagues in the U.S., Israel, and India, using Agile and Design Thinking to drive creativity and continuous learning.

If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to meet you.

Your Role: Wafer/Chip Test Engineer

We’re seeking skilled and motivated development engineers to join our Wafer/Chip Test & Characterization team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in validating and enhancing IBM’s high-performance processors, which drive our industry-leading computing platforms.

Key Areas of Work

• Test & Characterization: Perform detailed measurements and analysis of critical performance parameters such as timing, leakage currents, and noise margins to validate and optimize processor designs
• Failure Analysis: Collaborate closely with design, DFT (Design for Test), and process engineering teams to identify root causes of silicon failures
• Test Data Analysis: Leverage advanced data analytics, including machine learning and data mining techniques, to extract insights from large-scale wafer and chip test datasets
• Test Flow Development & Automation: Design, implement, and continuously enhance automated test flows to address the increasing complexity of modern processor architectures and improve test efficiency
• State of the Art Test Equipment: Operate sophisticated wafer and chip testing equipment

Your Team & Work Environment

Become part of a team of world-class developers dedicated to delivering high-quality IT infrastructure solutions. We offer:

• A Modern, Agile Work Environment
  Embrace cutting-edge tools and methodologies that foster innovation and collaboration
• Flexibility & Stability
  Enjoy flexible working hours and the security of a stable, long-term workplace
• Early Responsibility with Strong Support
  Take ownership of impactful projects from the start, backed by experienced mentors
• Tailored Development Opportunities
  Grow your technical expertise, leadership capabilities, or project management skills through personalized training programs

We’re looking for university graduates or professionals with up to 3 years work experience and a background in chip design or chip test. Ideally, you have:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of processor architecture
• Basic familiarity with semiconductor technologies
• Introductory knowledge of circuit and chip design
• Experience with chip or wafer testing is a plus
• Proficiency in programming, preferably in Python and C++
• Experience with data analysis or data mining techniques is advantageous
• Strong motivation to learn and tackle complex problems
• Excellent team collaboration skills
• Effective communication in English; German language skills are a plus